In the era of material scarcity, foreigners in China could exchange foreign currency for "foreign exchange coupons", and go to special locations, such as friendship stores, to buy goods that were in short supply at that time that could not be purchased by the renminbi, and at the same time, foreigners could exchange the unused foreign exchange rolls for US dollars when they left China and take them abroad. This is a short-lived thing in a certain historical period, with the development of China's economy, the increase of commodities and the influx of foreign investment, the role of foreign exchange rolls is becoming smaller and smaller.

As for the exchange rate of the renminbi against the Hong Kong dollar, the level established in the 50s of the last century was 42.7:100 and has been maintained for more than 20 years. In the mid-to-late 70s, the exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar was only 0.2 yuan. This change is not directly related to the lives of the vast majority of Chinese people, but in Guangdong families, which have complex overseas relations, the impact is very important. The unnegotiable Hong Kong dollar can only be exchanged for the equivalent of RMB from the bank according to the license, and at the same time, there is also an overseas Chinese remittance certificate of the same denomination, which can guarantee the purchase of rare bicycles and sewing machines.

In fact,Color TV can be bought in China,But the RMB used is extremely special,Called foreign exchange coupons,In 1995, it officially became a history of foreign exchange coupons and ordinary RMB denominations,But it has purchasing power privileges,Foreign exchange coupons issued in 1980,Wang Zichuan doesn't know much about these,So I was surprised to hear the words of the woman surnamed Song。

"Taking advantage? How do you say that? Is foreign exchange bills worth more than RMB? Wang Zichuan took out a few hundred-yuan bills, compared with later generations, he was still confused, he only remembered the fourth set of RMB and the fifth set of RMB, and did not know the first three sets of RMB, he always thought that the hundred-yuan banknotes in his hand were the third set of RMB, and now it seems that this is not the case, but called'foreign exchange coupons'.

Sister Song said with a smile: "Although the foreign exchange coupon is nominally equivalent to the RMB, the 'foreign exchange coupon' can be used in the friendship store, but the RMB cannot be ......."

"Why can't you buy things in stores for yuan?" Wang Zichuan was stunned. There are still places in China that do not accept RMB!

Sister Song shook her head with a smile, she knew from Wang Zichuan's reaction that the other party didn't know anything about 'foreign exchange coupons', and she really didn't know where he got so many 'foreign exchange coupons' in his hand, so she calmed down and carefully explained the history of foreign exchange coupons.

Wang Zichuan understood after listening to half of it that foreign exchange coupons are specially prepared for foreigners who come to the mainland, for example, if a foreigner comes to the mainland for tourism, he can exchange the banknotes he carries for foreign exchange coupons in advance, and he can buy electrical appliances such as color TVs and imported goods such as tobacco and alcohol at the Friendship Store. When foreign tourists return to China, they can go to the designated place to exchange huàn into the currency they need.

The lure of foreign exchange coupons. Why is the power of confusion so strong? Not only can the goods that can be bought be half or even twice as cheap, but more importantly, they can ensure that they can buy imported household appliances that are in demand. Many of the customers of the city's foreign exchange coupons are married young people, because getting the foreign exchange coupons means that several large items have been settled, so the foreign exchange coupons are very tight. The price of foreign exchange bills is about 1:1.8.

"It turns out that Arjun gave me a foreign exchange coupon!"

Wang Zichuan was a little depressed, who said that the mainlanders were simple. He used foreign exchange coupons for so long, and no one reminded him that if he hadn't bumped into Sister Song today, he would still be kept in the dark. Spending 100 foreign exchange coupons is equivalent to using up 180 yuan, two large bills in hand, and the 1979 version of 100 yuan foreign exchange coupons. On the front is the Great Wall; 50 yuan foreign exchange coupon, the front is Guilin Elephant Trunk Mountain, familiar will also hurt!

Sister Song smiled: "Big brother." What are you doing in a daze, I'll pay you back the difference later! ”

"That's not necessary, if it weren't for Sister Song's reminder, I don't know about foreign exchange coupons now, which are more smart than Hong Kong dollars." Wang Zichuan passed by SZ, the Hong Kong dollar is very popular, and you can even use the Hong Kong dollar to buy things directly.

For ordinary SZ people, the Hong Kong dollar replaced the renminbi in a certain way, Chung Ying Street also replaced the friendship store in the supply of daily necessities, and when Wang Zichuan left Hong Kong, many places in the mainland organized delegations to study and study in Hong Kong, and the highest standard of reception for hometown people was to get a pass to Sha Tau Kok, and then exchange it for a few hundred Hong Kong dollars.

Sister Song smiled, but said: "In my opinion, the Hong Kong dollar is far less than the foreign exchange coupons, the reason is very simple, the foreign exchange coupons can buy the shortage of electrical appliances, that is the big guy, and the Hong Kong dollar purchase varieties can only be pediatrics." ”

In Ms. Song's memory, in 1983, everyone bought the most, was 10 Hong Kong dollars a bag of Japanese flavor Dan, in fact, it is monosodium glutamate, a pound is often bought is five or six bags, Sha Tau Kok can be said to be a model of 10 yuan store, at that time everyone often bought, as well as 10 Hong Kong dollars of an umbrella, 10 Hong Kong dollars a meter of fabric, take it back and give it away, are all sought-after goods.

Wang Zichuan laughed at himself: "I would have started a long time ago if I knew such a business opportunity, and now I don't have to be in a dilemma." ”

Sister Song didn't know what Wang Zichuan was embarrassed about, took out a telegram, and said with a smile: "This is the news sent this year, you see what it says: Hong Kong people who buy vegetables in Shenzhen, an average of 20,000 a day, I plan to do the farmer's vegetable business now, because the vegetables, melons and fruits, seafood, and meat retailed in the farmers' market are cheaper than the prices in Hong Kong, so many housewives or people on vacation in Hong Kong take the train from Kowloon to the market in SZ through Luohu Customs to purchase fresh agricultural and sideline products. ”

Wang Zichuan wanted to refuse, but he had an idea, and found that the woman in front of him was quite shrewd and worth cultivating, and he could not stay in the mainland all the time, and the business here needed to be taken care of.

"What does Sister Song mean?"

"To give me a happy word, if we are a partner, we will divide the money we make equally!"

Wang Zichuan said slowly: "Sister Song, I have a more profitable business!" ”

"What business?" Sister Song put down the telegram and stared at Wang Zichuan without blinking, her stall position was taken away, and she also married Liangzi, and it was a forced idea to change careers.

Wang Zichuan asked about the scar in Sister Song's heart: "Sister Song is in a hurry to change careers, can't the clothing industry make money?" ”

"The business is booming, others are red-eyed, do everything possible to destroy, the big brother will not tell you, a stubborn owner fell in love with my stall, entangled for more than two months, my business really can't continue, the stall was taken away two days ago, they also warned me not to be on it. The sea appears. ”

"You didn't call the police?" Wang Zichuan laughed, this is the lowest means, and the level of mainland gangsters is not up to par!

Sister Song sighed: "People are people with backgrounds, and it's useless to call the police, forget it, I'm also appointed, no, I like some money in business, I want to change careers." ”

When Sister Song felt sorry for herself, Wang Zichuan was in a cheerful mood, the expressions of the two were diametrically opposed, and Sister Song didn't think much about it, just thought that the other party was happy to understand the value of foreign exchange coupons.

"I see!"

The more Wang Zichuan thought about it, the more feasible he felt, and at the same time he felt more and more like a capitalist in his heart, and his interests were crazy.

Sister Song said: "Big brother, it's good if you understand, I'll build yì for you to go black. City, exchange foreign exchange coupons into small amounts of RMB, I know a few middlemen, credit is no problem, and there are discounts for large amounts of foreign exchange bonds. ”

Wang Zichuan groaned: "How much can they redeem at most?" ”

Sister Song raised her eyebrows and introduced: "If the eldest brother is a large amount of money, it will take some time, they don't have so much cash in their hands, and they need to find a family to redeem it." ”

Wang Zichuan said tentatively: "What if it's a commodity?" ”

"Merchandise?" Sister Song was confused and reminded: "They only accept foreign exchange coupons. ”

Wang Zichuan didn't answer and asked: "What do they buy with foreign exchange coupons?" ”

"Of course it's ......" Sister Song suddenly realized, and then she was full of excitement and said excitedly: "Do you have a way to get the in-demand goods?" ”

"Whatever you want, I'll give you!" Wang Zichuan smiled confidently, found the crux of the problem, a qiē is a matter of course, he is reluctant to use the US dollar, Hong Kong dollar for yuan, if it is the goods will not have so many scruples, now Hong Kong, the United States goods in the mainland is very tight, after a few years it will become commonplace, the price has fallen, and the US dollar, Hong Kong dollar upward trend diametrically opposite, that is, the sooner the goods are sold, the more money, the sooner the US dollar, the Hong Kong dollar, the more accompaniment.

Sister Song gritted her teeth and asked, "How do you plan to get the goods to the mainland, the customs inspection is very strict." ”

"It's not worth mentioning to me what is so difficult for you!" Wang Zichuan is not worried about the freight problem, in private he has Hong Xing to help, on the surface he is the president of the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in the mainland, the time and place are favorable, and he has taken advantage of it.

Sister Song's eyes widened, and she lost her voice and said: "Big brother, this kind of thing can't be a joke, I have been in the industry for so many years, and I know very well that I am tired here, although it is easy to buy goods in Hong Kong, it is very troublesome to ship them back to the mainland." ”

Sister Song's words are very revealing. Bone, it was a helpless move for her to go over there to sell vegetables, if Wang Zichuan could continue to take her to do trade business, she would be a hundred willing, not to mention that this big brother has a channel, and his heart is completely on Wang Zichuan's side.

Wang Zichuan said: "You are only responsible for shipping, and I will solve the rest of the problems, how many people can you contact?" ”

Sister Song thought for a moment and said solemnly: "There are more than 100 people who have worked with me, if Mr. Wang can eat, I can find a few partners." ”

Wang Zichuan said satisfied: "What I want is a partner like you, not ordinary people, you tell them that we are the only one to buy from Hong Kong in the future......"

"How is this possible!" Sister Song never thought that Wang Zichuan's ambition was so big, this is a monopoly, the mainland is so big, there is an endless stream of people who buy goods from Hong Kong every year, there are a large number of businessmen with channels, there are no channels can only use stupid methods, find a few more people to go to Hong Kong, no one brings goods back to the mainland according to the highest quota, if you want to monopolize, the mainland is impossible, unless the other party can control the entire Hong Kong market. (To be continued......)